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A Lurker's History of Paradox and the Paradox Community * by Stacy Rowley [Editor's Note: All the graphics in this article (except the two icons) are links to a larger version of the same image. Placing your mouse pointer over the graphic will show popup and status bar info about what the photograph is. The larger images open in the same smaller dialog window, so you might wish to leave that window open while reading the article.] The Early DOS Days: the Software Paradox was different; it was menu-driven instead of command-driven. Shostak and Schwartz, augmented Paradox by allowing a user to record their keystrokes while manipulating Paradox menus, storing them in a script. Playing the saved script later reproduced that sequence of keyboard actions. More importantly, Paradox had a scripting language called PAL (Paradox Application Language), which extended the range and control of a Paradox application. PAL appeared simple, but it was powerful for its day and readily learned, often by people with no prior programming background. It "pressed the keystrokes for you" while adding capabilities. PAL was added after the interactive portion was about ready. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() An important aspect to mention is the openness with which Ansa and then Borland treated the Paradox community. There were many contacts with leading application developers and with users. Borland also was supportive of third-party products and their developers. Next: The Early DOS Days: the People (the Community) Discussion of this article |
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